New NYPD Fishing Club Casts Off
Founded in August 2025 by Detective Warren Hutchinson, the NYPD Fishing Club is reeling in a new way for New…
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Watch Out For Whales
Last month many of us saw another viral cell phone video of an interaction between a recreational boat and a…
ECO Fishing Compliance Checks
On July 20, ECO Day responded to a complaint about a group of anglers taking undersized blue crabs from the…
ASMFC Approves Striped Bass Addendum For Public Comment
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) through its Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved for public comment Draft Addendum…
’26 Fluke & Sea Bass Specifications Set By Council And Commission
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) met alongside the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea…
Recreational Bluefin Fishery Closed As Of August 12
The ups and downs of bluefin tuna fishing this season officially bottomed out on August 8, 2025 as NOAA Fisheries…
Editor’s Log: ‘26 Striper Hearings
While not yet written in stone, it’s almost rock solid that we’ll be seeing some type of seasonal closure in…
Editor’s Log: ASMFC Addendum III Epilogue
On August 6th, the ASMFC met to work out the details of Addendum III to the Striped Bass Management Plan,…
Editor’s Log: The Shoulder Season Sweet Spot
September on Long Island has always been one of my favorite times to fish—not because it’s the “best” season for…
Tinman Lures Sponsored Photo Gallery
August action at the Jersey Shore, as shared by reader emails (info@thefisherman.com) was pretty good!
Hot Spot: On The Rocks At Belmar
The town of Belmar has a rich history mostly as a beach town. Belmar was originally an Ocean Beach borough…
The Cartoppers: Revisiting Monmouth Beach History
An era of lasting legacy launched from our local surf and into fishing’s history books.
Back Country Bass: Skinny Water, September Stripers
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
Adapting To New Patterns: An Ever-Changing Surf Climate
Start planning now for the fall run, and prepare to improvise.
High Speed, Hard Hits: Kayak Fishing For Hardtails
Chasing albies, bonito and Spanish mackerel by pedal or paddle.
Timeline & Technique: Salmon Fishing In New Jersey
Yes, they’ve been here for the taking for over 70 years!
